Runway Safety Teams (RSTs) described

Session 5Presentation 1

• At a minimum, representatives from:• Airport Operator• Air Traffic Services Providers (Tower, Radar, etc)• Flight Operations (Airlines and general aviation)

• May also include:• The regulatory authority• Military (if applicable) • Support services (de-icing, ground handling, etc)• Rescue Fire Fighting Services

• On invitation:• Subject Matter Experts

RSTs: Composition

RSTs: Objectives• Improve Runway Safety outcomes at the airport.• To promote a collaborative approach by exchanging

information and develop best practices to manage risks

• To constitute a body of experienced Runway Safety individuals across all relevant aviation disciplines.

• To identify optimal overall risk management approaches while avoiding unintended consequences.

RSTs: What they do

• Assess operational risks specific to the airport.• Propose mitigations to prevent runway events

(incursions, excursions and others).• Measure and monitor the effectiveness of the

mitigations.• Educate and Promote - Raise awareness of the

operational risks among all stakeholders.

RSTs: The fit with other safety processes

• An RST contributes to the safety management systems of participating service providers.

• An RST can also contribute to safer delivery of support services for organizations not required to have an SMS.

• It is essential that this work is integrated appropriately with other safety and operational committees and is a permanent agenda item.

RSTs: Governance• Airports generally host RST meetings:

• Regularly scheduled to review recurring safety issues and mitigations put in place.

• May be called to address specific safety events or issues identified by RST participants.

• The RST should elect a chairman to coordinate meetings and other activities.

• The chairmanship does not belong to a specific domain• The RST is not an “authority,” but provides

recommendations to be implemented as appropriate by the service providers

RSTs: Determining the scope of “runway safety”

• Runway incursions and excursions are global runway safety issues:• account for xx percentage of runway safety-related accidents

between 20xx and 20xx• Other runway safety issues may include:• Airport security• Wildlife control• Bird strikes• Ramp safety

• Each RST needs to determine risks specific to its operating environment and prioritize accordingly.

Profile of a Runway Safety Team